About the Hatching Ideas Hub

Hatching Ideas is a research lab headed by Dr. Simon Hatcher, Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Ottawa. Our program of research focuses on clinical trials for mental health disorders in under-served populations. Our research includes the use of technology in clinical populations, service delivery and non-pharmacological interventions. We are particularly interested in involving people with lived experience as collaborators in research. The lab is currently running trials in men who self-harm, First Responders with post-traumatic stress disorder, and the vulnerably housed. To find out more, please review our Research Studies and Prevention Programs.

Interview with Dr Simon Hatcher, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa. Here Dr Hatcher talks about 'The Journal', a ground-breaking e-Therapy website for people experiencing depression (www.depression.org.nz). 'The Journal' was developed in New Zealand by the Ministry of Health, and Dr Hatcher was a key consultant. www.healthtrx.co.nz

All ideas and opinions expressed on this website have been made available by the Hatching Ideas research group for educational purposes only and represent solely the opinions of this group. The ideas and topics represented here should not in any way be considered a substitute for medical advice from a licensed practitioner, and are intended only to promote general discussion and the exchange of ideas. If you have any questions about the content of this website, please contact nedgar@toh.ca